The WTA 1000 Canadian Open is due to take place between July 27 and August 7, serving as the next major commitment for the WTA’s biggest stars. It will be the tournament that kicks off the North American hardcourt swing for many of them, with two WTA 1000 events and the US Open to culminate a vital part of the season.
It will be a new opportunity to see the top stars reunited, led by Coco Gauff (top seed). It will also be a chance to see recent Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek (3rd) back in action. The Pole’s title changes things for the second half of the year. Aryna Sabalenka has since withdrawn.
The tournament – which alternates yearly between Toronto and Montreal – has American Jessica Pegula as a two-time defending champion, seeded third on this occasion. The tournament will feature a main draw packed with major stars, and in fact, six players from the top 10 will have this as their first hardcourt tournament after Wimbledon.
Conditions in Canada have often led to surprises. A year ago, it marked a turning point for Amanda Anisimova – this week’s Wimbledon finalist – who reached the most important final of her career in 2024.
It will also be an opportunity for revenge for players like Mirra Andreeva, Madison Keys and Elena Rybakina – who will look to rediscover their best level on hardcourts and start the path towards the year’s last Grand Slam in the best possible way.